- 📌 Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today (Feb 24, 2026) — Cautious Start Likely as Wall Street Slips, Tariff Fog Returns
🌍 Global Cues (Overnight) — US Markets Closed Lower
Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today starts with global cues:Wall Street took a hit in the first session after the latest tariff noise, and markets also punished pockets of “AI-risk” names.
Dow Jones: 48,804.06 (▼ 821.91)
S&P 500: 6,837.75 (▼ 71.76)
Nasdaq Composite: 22,627.27 (▼ 258.80)
One-line reason: Tariff uncertainty + “AI disruption” fear trade = risk-off mood.
🇪🇺 Europe Cues (Previous Session) — Mixed-to-Soft Tone
European indices stayed choppy as investors weighed tariff headlines and energy cues. (Keep an eye on energy stocks — oil remains firm on geopolitical risk.)
🌏 Asia Market Check (Early Feb 24) — Wobble After US Selloff
Asian markets were unsteady early Tuesday after the US drop, with sentiment hurt by uncertainty over tariffs and geopolitical tensions.👉Reuters
One-line reason: Global risk appetite cooled after Wall Street’s selloff; traders turned cautious.
🧭 GIFT Nifty Update (Early Morning)
GIFT Nifty: 25,614.50 (around 06:37 AM)
Quick read: This points to a slightly negative / cautious opening bias versus Monday’s close.
🇮🇳 Indian Market Snapshot — What Happened Last Session (Feb 23)
Indian benchmarks ended higher, but it wasn’t a “broad bullish” day — midcaps were softer, and IT stayed under pressure.
Nifty 50: 25,713 (▲ 0.55%)
Sensex: 83,294.66 (▲ 0.58%)
Bank Nifty: 61,275(▲ ~0.15%)
Why markets rose (simple): Relief from tariff rollback signals + buying in financials/PSU banks; IT remained weak on AI-disruption concerns. 👉More details keep reading Indian Markets Post Market Report Today (23.02.2026)
📍 Indian Markets Pre Market Report Key Levels Today — Nifty 50 | Bank Nifty | Sensex
🟦 Nifty 50 Levels
Immediate Support: 25,650 / 25,600
Stronger Support: 25,500
Immediate Resistance: 25,780 / 25,850
Breakout Zone: 25,900–26,000 (needs strong breadth)
🟪 Bank Nifty Levels
Support: 61,050 / 60,850
Resistance: 61,520 / 61,800 👉investing.com
🟥 Sensex Levels
Support: 83,000 / 82,750
Resistance: 83,650 / 84,000
(These are practical trader zones built around recent closes & round-number OI behaviour — treat them as “decision areas”, not predictions.)
🧾 Derivatives Zone — Open Interest + PCR + Market Mood
🧲 Put-Call Ratio (PCR)
Nifty PCR: ~0.97 (near-neutral)
Meaning in one line: PCR near 1 usually signals balanced positioning — market may swing quickly if news triggers either side.
🌀 India VIX (Volatility)
India VIX: around 14.29 (Feb 23 reference)
Quick read: Not panic-high, but elevated enough that intraday whipsaws can happen.
🏛️ New SEBI / RBI-Linked Market Rules — What’s Changing & Why It Matters
This is the big “structure” story traders are watching:
A brokers’ body has sought a pause on rules tightening bank lending to stock brokers/market intermediaries from April 1, per Reuters.
The stricter funding framework can raise funding cost, potentially hitting certain trading businesses and F&O activity margins.
Market impact (practical):
If liquidity/funding tightens, high-leverage strategies become expensive → volumes can soften → intraday volatility can rise on thin depth.
🧾 FII & DII Data (Latest)
FII (Cash) provisional: +₹3,483.70 Cr (Net Buy)
DII (Cash) provisional: -₹1,292.24 Cr (Net Sell)
Simple takeaway: FIIs supported the tape yesterday — helpful for dips, but today’s open will still “listen” to global risk mood.
🧪 Major Stocks — Q3 Results Outlook (2 Key Names)
💻 TCS (Q3 FY26)
TCS highlighted steady revenue and profitability metrics and pushed an AI-led growth narrative in its Q3 communication.
Street lens today: IT sentiment is still cautious as global markets debate how fast AI tools reshape pricing and demand (keep an eye on IT index reaction).
🏦 HDFC Bank (Q3 FY26)
HDFC Bank reported Q3 numbers with profit growth and NII growth (as per its Q3 communication and coverage).
Street lens today: Banks remain a relative strength pocket; if global cues are weak, banks often act as “stability stocks” for Nifty.
👉More Q3 result keep reading Q3 FY26 Results: SBI, BSE, KPIT, DFPCL (Deepak Fertilizers) & Tata Steel (with CMP, Fundamentals, Technicals, Peers & Key Levels)
Q3 FY26 Results Snapshot: Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel & Bajaj Finance
🧾 IPO Updates — What’s Live / What’s Closing Soon
🟩 Ongoing / Current Window (around Feb 24)
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions: Open Feb 23–25, listing Mar 2
Shree Ram Twistex: Open Feb 23–25, listing Mar 2
Also visible on the IPO list: Gaudium IVF, Manilam Industries (as per schedule listing) 👉Zerodha
Pre-market note: IPO liquidity can sometimes pull short-term money from secondary markets — keep that in mind if breadth looks thin.
🛢️ Commodities Check — Crude, Gold, Silver
🛢️ Crude Oil (Global)
WTI: around $66.60/bbl (Feb 24 reference)
Brent: around $71.83/bbl (latest commodity board snapshot)
Context: Oil remains supported on geopolitical risk and supply concerns.
🥇 Gold & 🥈 Silver (MCX)
Gold and silver have been extremely reactive to tariff/geopolitical headlines.
MCX Gold: opened near ₹1,61,668/10g, 👉Mint
MCX Silver: opened near ₹2,65,350/kg, hit around ₹2,68,120/kg
One-line read: When fear rises globally, bullion stays in demand — and that can also cap equity risk-taking for a while.
💱 Currency Update (Morning View)
USD/INR zone: around 90.80 -90.90 range on recent data
USDINR Futures (NSE reference): ~90.9175 shown on NSE widget area
Market connect: If USD/INR stays firm, IT can behave mixed; export-heavy names may see selective support.
🧠 Investment Angle (Short Term vs Long Term)
⏱️ Short-Term (1–10 sessions)
Keep risk light if the opening is weak; tariff/geopolitics headlines can flip sentiment fast.
Prefer “liquid leaders” over low-float midcaps when VIX is elevated.
Use levels: buy only when price holds above support with volume, not just because it “looks cheap”.
🧱 Long-Term (6–24 months)
Stick with quality baskets: strong banks + select consumption + defensives.
Add in phases (SIP-style) if volatility spikes; don’t chase gap-ups.
Use corrections to upgrade portfolio quality rather than hunting random “hot tips”.
✅ Today’s Market Forecast (5 Bullet Points)
Opening tone may stay cautious because Wall Street closed sharply lower.👉KSAT
25,650–25,600 on Nifty is the first key support zone — holding it can stabilise early volatility.
PCR near neutral (~0.97) suggests the market is not one-sided — expect quick intraday swings.
Banks can act as support, while IT may stay sensitive to global AI/tariff narratives.
If Nifty reclaims 25,780–25,850, a move toward 25,900–26,000 becomes possible (but needs breadth).
👉Further reading
Indian Markets Weekly View (Feb 23–Feb 27, 2026) — Cautiously Bullish Sentiment
Cryptocurrency Guide 2026 (Part 1): What It Is, Types, Real Uses
How Much Should You Invest Every Month? A Simple Guide for Salaried People
Mutual Funds Explained:Types, Returns & Risks
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 17: Trading Psychology (Biases, FOMO, and Discipline)
Stock Market 101 – Lesson 18: Risk Management (Position Sizing & Stop-Losses)
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This Indian Markets Pre Market Report Today is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not investment advice, and it does not consider your risk profile or financial situation. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before taking any trade/investment decision.